Shaker Scales

1935/1942

George V. Vezolles

Associated Names
George V. Vezolles

Artist, American, 1885 - 1956

The image shows a balance scale with two large bowls suspended by cords from a horizontal rod with a central pivot. The color palette includes bronze and gray for the scales and chains against a light background. The horizontal rod extends from the center towards both ends, with each bowl hanging symmetrically from either side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.1 x 35.7 cm (9 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15 1/2" high; 11 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17608

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571638

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